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Commonly Confused

Healthy vs. Healthful

Why both words are equally good for you.

Why both words are equally good for you.

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Healthy vs. Healthful

 

Why both words are equally good for you.

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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The Serial Comma Explained

 

Why don't they call it the Merriam-Webster comma?

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The History of 'Cynic'

 

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
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